Causes
What causes panic disorder? Are the causes genetic or environmental? Here you will find in depth answers to these questions, and more, about the causes of panic disorder.
Gene Linked to Anxiety Disorders
In a study published in the August, 2008 issue of Behavioral Neuroscience, researchers looked at common variations of the gene COMT (catechol-O-methyltransferase) as a possible suspect in the development of anxiety disorders, including panic disorder.
In a study published in the August, 2008 issue of Behavioral Neuroscience, researchers looked at common variations of the gene COMT (catechol-O-methyltransferase) as a possible suspect in the development of anxiety disorders, including panic disorder.
What Causes Panic Disorder?
Several theories have been developed to explain the cause of panic disorder. Here you will find information about the genetic, environmental, metabolic and biological influences believed to play a part in the development of panic disorder.
Several theories have been developed to explain the cause of panic disorder. Here you will find information about the genetic, environmental, metabolic and biological influences believed to play a part in the development of panic disorder.
The Fight or Flight Theory of Panic Disorder?
What is the fight or flight response and how is it related to panic disorder?
What is the fight or flight response and how is it related to panic disorder?
Biological Theories of Panic Disorder
A discussion of the biological theories of the cause of panic disorder.
A discussion of the biological theories of the cause of panic disorder.
The Human Brain: How Brain Cells Communicate With Each Other
Panic disorder has been linked to chemical imbalances in the brain. Here you will find information about the brain’s communication process using chemical messengers and what chemicals have been associated with panic disorder.
Panic disorder has been linked to chemical imbalances in the brain. Here you will find information about the brain’s communication process using chemical messengers and what chemicals have been associated with panic disorder.
Neurotransmitters: The Chemical Messengers of the Brain
For optimal brain function, neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) must be carefully balanced and orchestrated. Here you will find information about the neurotransmitters associated with many psychological and behavioral illnessnes, including panic disorder.
For optimal brain function, neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) must be carefully balanced and orchestrated. Here you will find information about the neurotransmitters associated with many psychological and behavioral illnessnes, including panic disorder.